Content: G.
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Kristtorn is the twin sister of Kristoffer. They each possess magical gifts. Kristtorn can talk to animals while Kristoffer can disappear and reappear at will. One day, while playing in the woods a Danish couple named Kringle happens along and find Kristoffer - he is so distracted by the yummy food they offer, he leaves with them forgetting his sister was hiding in the woods. Eventually a witch, gathering mushrooms in the woods finds Kristtorn, and brings her home. But times are not good for witches, and Kristtorn's gifts soon put her at risk, so the witch sends her off to find her brother. Always impatient, Kristtorn doesn't follow instructions and ends up as far away from Kristoffer as she can be - - The South Pole.
I first listened to the story in audiobook (provided by libro.fm) and fell in love with the story. Well paced, unusual and perfectly narrated by author Aubrey Plaza. Picked up a copy and WOW! So beautifully illustrated. Coffee table book - it will add to your Christmas decorations as well. The size looks like a picture book, but the length of the story would make it more appropriate for an older reader. Buying for my library for sure, but giving as a gift to several friends this Christmas.
Lisa Librarian
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